Auditor-Appraiser Trainee

Salary : $55,806.40 - $74,692.80 Annually
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 7860GE-0324-002 (O)
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
AUDITOR-APPRAISER TRAINEE
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:59PM (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Auditor-Appraiser Trainee positions in this classification until the next recruitment.
THE OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
The Assessor's Office values all legally assessable property with uniformity and impartiality, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Assessor staff help Business, Real and Personal Property owners understand their property valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions as allowed by property tax law.
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Clickhere for more information on the Assessor's Office.
THE OPPORTUNITY
An Auditor-Appraiser Trainee works under definite guidelines to develop sufficient knowledge to independently perform the more complex real and personal business property, auditing, and appraisal work. This class is in the entry-level position in the Auditor-Appraiser series and is for training/preparing employees for promotion to Auditor-Appraiser I after one year.
Examples of duties include:

• Learning laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and techniques of auditing and appraising
• Inspecting, auditing and appraising real, business, and personal property
• Examining and analyzing fixed asset listings, balance sheets, income statements and other accounting records for valuation information and assessment purposes
• Applying depreciation and calculating replacement costs of real and business, personal property
• Candidates may be required to make out-of-state trips to audit business records

QUALIFICAITON REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must either:
Hold a four-year degree with a specialization in accounting from a recognized institution of higher education (accredited). A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of either:

• 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education. Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units; or
• 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education, and 3 semester units may be either business law or economic classes.

Candidates within six months of graduation are eligible to apply and proceed through the recruitment process. However, all employment offers are contingent upon degree verification prior to starting employment.
Or
Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the California State Board of Accountancy.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge in the following core competencies:

• Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience
  • Understanding, analyzing, and utilizing different accounting systems
  • Understanding and analyzing technical data
  • Preparing accurate records and submitting clear and concise reports
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Etc.)

Problem-Solving | Analytical Skills

• Applying critical thinking to assess complex situations and make informed decisions

Relationship Building | Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with other public agencies to facilitate coordination and information sharing.
• Providing excellent customer service to property owners, taxpayers, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional and helpful manner.

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Writing audit narratives summarizing the audit results
• Meeting with the taxpayer representatives with courtesy and tact
• Utilizing customer service techniques to respond to taxpayers needs

Minimum Qualifications:
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the classification for the Auditor-Appraiser Trainee classification. Physical and mental requirements as well as environmental and working conditions will be listed on the classification specification.
License/Certification:
Possession of a valid Appraiser Certificate or ability to obtain a Temporary Appraiser Certificate issued and required by the California State Board of Equalization.
A permanent Appraiser Certificate must be attained within one year of employment.
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.
Online Assessment(s) (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be required to take an online assessment consisting of job-related multiple-choice questions. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Omar Ghazi at Omar.Ghazi@ocgov.com or 714-834-6182.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your level of expertise during the selection process. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. If you do not have experience in an area, please answer "N/A." Statements such as "see application" or "see resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed in the 'Work Experience' section of your application. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes

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Will you hold a four-year degree with a specialization in accounting from an accredited institution of higher learning within six months of applying? Unofficial or official transcripts MUST be attached to application. Foreign degrees require an evaluation by a NACES member agency. Qualifying degrees must include:• 18 semester units (or equivalent) in accounting/auditing courses (business law and economic courses do not qualify)• 19 semester units (or equivalent), 16 semester units in accounting/auditing courses and 3 semester units in business law or economics

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the California State Board of Accountancy? (If you answer 'yes,' your certificate MUST be attached to your application.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher?

• Yes
• No

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Describe any work experience and/or educational training with audit and appraisal methods used in valuing real and personal property. (If you do not have experience in this area, please type "N/A" in the text box.)
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Describe any work experience and/or educational training in California Property Tax Laws. (If you do not have experience in this area, please type "N/A" in the text box.)
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Describe any work experience and/or educational training in examining and analyzing financial records. Please also list any professional auditing experience. (If you do not have experience in this area, please type "N/A" in the text box.)
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Describe any work experience and/or educational training in computing depreciation and replacement costs of business personal property. (If you do not have experience in this area, please type "N/A" in the text box.)
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Holding an active real estate license issued by the Department of Real Estate or active appraiser license issued by Bureau of Real Estate Appraiser, both of the State of California, is a conflict of interest for this position. Do you acknowledge that if you hold (or were to hold) such a license, it must be placed in a Government (Inactive) Status for the duration of employment with the County of Orange Assessor?

• Yes
• No

Required Question